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3 years ago

10 PTS! Level 4 algebra. Please show all work!!! 4 (3x - 5) + 2 (x + 3) = 1

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2 answers:

Ratling [72]3 years ago

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12x-20+2x+6=1

14x=21

x=21/14=3/2

svp [43]3 years ago

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x=15/14;

First, distribute to parenthesis

12x-20+2x+6=1

Next, combine like terms

14x-14=1

Now solve for x

14x-14(+14)=1(+14)

14x(/14)=15(/14)

x=15/14

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